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Olympic Steel Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Olympic Steel's CEO is Rick Marabito, appointed in Jan 2019, has a tenure of 7.08 years. total yearly compensation is $3.87M, comprised of 25.2% salary and 74.8% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.65% of the company’s shares, worth $3.53M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 7.1 years and 7.8 years respectively.
Key information
Rick Marabito
Chief executive officer
US$3.9m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 25.21% |
| CEO tenure | 7.1yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.7% |
| Management average tenure | 7.1yrs |
| Board average tenure | 7.8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Olympic Steel: Merger With Ryerson And Higher Value In Sight
Summary Olympic Steel (ZEUS) is rated Buy, with the Ryerson (RYI) merger expected to drive long-term value despite near-term volatility. The merger targets $120 million in annual synergies, creating the second-largest U.S. metals service center and enhancing scale, efficiency, and cash flow. ZEUS's conservative capital discipline and RYI's dynamic capital returns will combine, balancing resilience and growth in a volatile steel market. The combination trades at an EV/EBITDA multiples, below major compatitors, with technical trends and strong Q3 results supporting a positive outlook pre-merger. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaOlympic Steel, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ZEUS) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 21.2x Olympic Steel, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ZEUS ) may be sending bearish signals...Olympic Steel, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions
A week ago, Olympic Steel, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ZEUS ) came out with a strong set of quarterly numbers that could potentially...Estimating The Fair Value Of Olympic Steel, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZEUS)
Key Insights Olympic Steel's estimated fair value is US$35.00 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...Olympic Steel (NASDAQ:ZEUS) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Does Olympic Steel (NASDAQ:ZEUS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Olympic Steel (NASDAQ:ZEUS) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.16
The board of Olympic Steel, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ZEUS ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of $0.16 on the 17th...
Investments In Steel Fabrication And Automation Will Build Resilient Future
Diversification into countercyclical markets and higher-margin products aims to enhance revenue resilience and net margins.Investors Don't See Light At End Of Olympic Steel, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ZEUS) Tunnel And Push Stock Down 27%
Olympic Steel, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ZEUS ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 27% after a relatively good period...Olympic Steel: M&A Efforts, Cash Flow, And Capex Could Imply Significant Undervaluation
Summary Olympic Steel's diverse product offerings and extensive client base, with top clients contributing 29% of 2023 revenue, mitigate risks from losing individual clients. Recent M&A activities, including acquisitions of Metal-Fab and Central Tube and Bar, are expected to drive geographic expansion, new products, and synergies. Despite recent declines in metal prices, ZEUS appears significantly undervalued. My DCF model and peer comparisons indicate substantial upside potential. Increased capital expenditures and a stock repurchase program signal confidence in future growth, making the current stock price an attractive buying opportunity. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaThe Return Trends At Olympic Steel (NASDAQ:ZEUS) Look Promising
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Ideally, a business...Olympic Steel, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ZEUS) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price
It's not a stretch to say that Olympic Steel, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:ZEUS ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15.9x right...Olympic Steel (NASDAQ:ZEUS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.15
The board of Olympic Steel, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ZEUS ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of $0.15 on the 15th...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$14m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$14m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$17m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$4m | US$975k | US$23m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$26m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$36m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$43m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$3m | US$735k | US$45m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$41m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$41m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$64m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$3m | US$735k | US$91m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$112m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$144m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$136m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$4m | US$735k | US$121m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$98m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$52m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$16m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$899k | US$698k | -US$6m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$8m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$6m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$2m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$2m | US$735k | US$4m |
Compensation vs Market: Rick's total compensation ($USD3.87M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD2.25M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Rick's compensation has increased by more than 20% whilst company earnings have fallen more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Rick Marabito (61 yo)
Mr. Richard T. Marabito, also known as Rick, has been an Independent Director at CBIZ, Inc. since August 12, 2021. He is the Director and Chief Executive Officer of Olympic Steel, Inc. since January 1, 201...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chairman of the Board | 42.1yrs | US$529.83k | 9.53% $ 51.4m | |
| CEO & Director | 7.1yrs | US$3.87m | 0.65% $ 3.5m | |
| President & COO | 9.5yrs | US$2.72m | 0.18% $ 956.1k | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 7.1yrs | US$1.76m | 0.21% $ 1.1m | |
| Senior Advisor & Director | 6.1yrs | US$684.95k | 1.12% $ 6.0m | |
| VP & Treasurer | 7.1yrs | US$524.16k | 0.0034% $ 18.1k | |
| Vice President of Corporate Communications & Marketing | 6.1yrs | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Human Resources | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chairman of Chicago Tube & Iron | 14.6yrs | US$1.34m | no data | |
| President of Specialty Metals | no data | no data | no data | |
| Managing Director of Commercial | no data | no data | no data | |
| President of Manufactured Metal Products | 2.1yrs | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: ZEUS's management team is seasoned and experienced (7.1 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chairman of the Board | 42.1yrs | US$529.83k | 9.53% $ 51.4m | |
| CEO & Director | 7.1yrs | US$3.87m | 0.65% $ 3.5m | |
| Senior Advisor & Director | 39.1yrs | US$684.95k | 1.12% $ 6.0m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 17.1yrs | US$255.00k | 0.37% $ 2.0m | |
| Independent Director | 7.8yrs | US$240.00k | 0.021% $ 110.8k | |
| Independent Director | 15.5yrs | US$235.00k | 0.021% $ 110.8k | |
| Independent Director | 5.8yrs | US$220.00k | 0.065% $ 351.4k | |
| Independent Director | 6.3yrs | US$220.00k | 0.021% $ 110.8k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | 0.045% $ 242.1k |
Experienced Board: ZEUS's board of directors are considered experienced (7.8 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/02/14 16:24 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/02/12 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Olympic Steel, Inc. is covered by 8 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Sohail Tharani | Goldman Sachs |
| Martin Englert | Jefferies LLC |
| Philip Gibbs | KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. |